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Peterson's App for NA Birds (1 Viewer)
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For 99 cents the Peterson's is definitely worth it. I've used iBird Pro for a long time, but like the Peterson's from what I've gone through today. Looks like they used the same plates as in the book. It is not quite as intuitive as iBird, but is easy to navigate once you get into it. Peterson's is easy to add your life list to - if you keep one. Took me a few minutes but once I figured it out, and quit hitting the wrong tag it worked like a charm.
The main differences:
- Peterson uses drawings, just like his book while the iBird uses photos so that could be a determining factor for some.
- Peterson's looks like it might have more details on the specific bird, once you get to the specific "page".
- Peterson's is definitely cheaper right now, don't know what the normal cost is - iBird is something like 19.00 for the pro version, they have cheaper geographic versions.
- You can't see some of your favorite photographers photos on Peterson like you can iBird (ok shameless self promoting, but I have a couple of photos in the iBird one).
Overall I would have to say get Peterson if you have none, and even if you have iBird for 99 cents this is a great buy.
The main differences:
- Peterson uses drawings, just like his book while the iBird uses photos so that could be a determining factor for some.
- Peterson's looks like it might have more details on the specific bird, once you get to the specific "page".
- Peterson's is definitely cheaper right now, don't know what the normal cost is - iBird is something like 19.00 for the pro version, they have cheaper geographic versions.
- You can't see some of your favorite photographers photos on Peterson like you can iBird (ok shameless self promoting, but I have a couple of photos in the iBird one).
Overall I would have to say get Peterson if you have none, and even if you have iBird for 99 cents this is a great buy.
Hi Folks, I'm the developer of the Peterson app. Thanks for the support and glad to hear you like it. Lisa, you can add your own photos - or those of other photogs - to the species detail pages in the Peterson app. Nice way to catalog the photos you take. Also, you're right about the detail. We include more information than in any other guide (content is taken from 8 Peterson field guide books).
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, we have a lively support forum. Or you can post here.
All the best,
Nigel
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, we have a lively support forum. Or you can post here.
All the best,
Nigel
Well, I've had a few days with this app and I am quite pleased with it.
A word of caution. Was on the back deck going through the various elements and stupidly tried the call sound out on the Red-shouldered Hawk to see how true it was. Well, every single bird in my yard went flying. Won't do that again. I felt terrible for scaring them.
A word of caution. Was on the back deck going through the various elements and stupidly tried the call sound out on the Red-shouldered Hawk to see how true it was. Well, every single bird in my yard went flying. Won't do that again. I felt terrible for scaring them.
twentywell
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Can I download the Peterson app in the UK?
I have tried both iTunes and App Store and neither point the way to the Peterson app of NA birds
Is the app available in the UK? If so, what's its name? And, from where do I download it?
Incidentally, I see that the iBirds Pro is available at a much reduced price at the moment!
Thanks in advance of a reply
I have tried both iTunes and App Store and neither point the way to the Peterson app of NA birds
Is the app available in the UK? If so, what's its name? And, from where do I download it?
Incidentally, I see that the iBirds Pro is available at a much reduced price at the moment!
Thanks in advance of a reply
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